COVID-19: FAQs Archives
How to stay informed
Trinity will update this website with information, resources and FAQs as the situation evolves. Students and parents should also continue to check email and text for updates should the situation change.
Where else can I find information about resources available to students?
We are updating Trollweb regularly, so please continue to access Trollweb as you have in the past for links to student resources. We have a Student Guide to Online Learning and Social Distancing available as a quick resource. COVID-19 updates will continue to be offered on Trinity’s COVID-19 webpage.
Is there information about the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund for Students available?
Information about the CARES Act -Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund is available. For questions, please contact the Financial Aid offices.
Can I come onto Trinity’s campus?
At this time, access to Trinity’s physical campus in Palos Heights is currently limited due to Governor Pritzker’s stay-at-home order, announced March 20, 2020. Most buildings are locked and inaccessible to students. Students, please contact Campus Safety and Security at the number found on your student ID card should you need to access campus for any reason.
What about my campus mail?
The Mail and Print Center is open, though with limited operations. Mail continues to be received on campus. If you would like your mail or packages to be forwarded to another address, please contact them via email at mailcenter@trnty.edu.
What about rental books?
Rental books that would have been due on May 1 are now due on September 3, 2020. Take the books home with you – you will need them to complete your classes! Please contact the Bookstore with any further questions related to books (and check out the offerings – and deals – on the on-line store as well!).
What if I have academic program related questions?
You may also email your professors directly.
What about Trolls athletics?
Please check the Trolls Athletics website, which will be updated as we receive information from the NAIA and NCCAA.
What about Commencement?
Trinity will hold a virtual conferral on what would have been graduation day. Both the May 2020 and December 2020 in-person commencements have been postponed. An actual commencement will be held when Illinois’ Restore Plan allows for large gatherings.
What about the 2020-21 Housing Process for Returning Students?
Please contact the Student Life offices for more information.
All updated information in regards to COVID-19 and the campus reopening plan can be found on the Reopening pages.
What is the status of events on campus?
All events are currently cancelled. Right now our plan to stand in hope that this situation will be contained or eradicated in the coming weeks by the grace of God.
What is the status of SALT classes?
The flourishing of our campus community and its health and safety are of utmost importance to us at Trinity. With that priority in mind, we believe that it is in the best interest of our community and our neighbors to cancel all SALT [Seasoned Adults Learning at Trinity] during Spring Semester 2020.
This decision follows Trinity’s steps to suspend in-person, on-campus classes for the remainder of the Spring 2020 semester for all students.
We continue to monitor this evolving situation.
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Where else can I find information about resources available to students?
We are updating Trollweb regularly, so please continue to access Trollweb as you have in the past for links to student resources. We have a Student Guide to Online Learning and Social Distancing available as a quick resource. COVID-19 updates will continue to be offered on Trinity’s COVID-19 webpage.
Is there information about the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund for Students available?
Information about the CARES Act -Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund is available. For questions, please contact the Financial Aid offices.Can I come onto Trinity’s campus?
At this time, access to Trinity’s physical campus in Palos Heights is currently limited due to Governor Pritzker’s stay-at-home order, announced March 20, 2020. Most buildings are locked and inaccessible to students. Students, please contact Campus Safety and Security at the number found on your student ID card should you need to access campus for any reason.What about my campus mail?
The Mail and Print Center is open, though with limited operations. Mail continues to be received on campus. If you would like your mail or packages to be forwarded to another address, please contact them via email at mailcenter@trnty.edu.What about rental books?
Rental books that would have been due on May 1 are now due on September 3, 2020. Take the books home with you – you will need them to complete your classes! Please contact the Bookstore with any further questions related to books (and check out the offerings – and deals – on the on-line store as well!).What if I have academic program related questions?
You may also email your professors directly.
What about Trolls athletics?
Please check the Trolls Athletics website, which will be updated as we receive information from the NAIA and NCCAA.What about Commencement?
Trinity will hold a virtual conferral on what would have been graduation day. Both the May 2020 and December 2020 in-person commencements have been postponed. An actual commencement will be held when Illinois’ Restore Plan allows for large gatherings.What about the 2020-21 Housing Process for Returning Students?
Please contact the Student Life offices for more information.
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All updated information in regards to COVID-19 and the campus reopening plan can be found on the Reopening pages.
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What is the status of events on campus?
All events are currently cancelled. Right now our plan to stand in hope that this situation will be contained or eradicated in the coming weeks by the grace of God.What is the status of SALT classes?
The flourishing of our campus community and its health and safety are of utmost importance to us at Trinity. With that priority in mind, we believe that it is in the best interest of our community and our neighbors to cancel all SALT [Seasoned Adults Learning at Trinity] during Spring Semester 2020.This decision follows Trinity’s steps to suspend in-person, on-campus classes for the remainder of the Spring 2020 semester for all students.
We continue to monitor this evolving situation.